Fran Hutchins · [email protected]

July 1, 2022 at 6:16 PM

Thank you for giving!

John,  Yesterday was an amazing day for LGBTQ+ organizations across the country. Give OUT Day was a huge success and we are so grateful to you for being a part of it.  Thanks to your support, we were able to raise over $14,200!   More than 120 of you supported LGBTQ+ equality yesterday, and for th…

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  Mel King · [email protected]

June 30, 2022 at 11:00 PM

The day is coming to an end...

Dear John,  Give OUT Day started as a grassroots campaign in 2013 to increase the number of individual donors to help build the capacity of LGBTQ+ organizations. That mission matters more in 2022 than ever before.  The more we each choose to stake a claim in our own liberation, the more inevitable…

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  Mike Webb · [email protected]

June 30, 2022 at 4:05 PM

Now is Our Moment - Help End the Epidemic

Dear John,  We’re halfway through Give OUT Day, the only national day of giving for the LGBTQ+ community and our effort to celebrate our 25th anniversary! Have you made your gift yet? Give OUT now! Still need more reasons to give to Equality Federation? How about supporting our HIV Advocacy progr…

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  Vivian Topping · [email protected]

June 30, 2022 at 12:02 PM

Today is the day!

Dear John,  Happy Give OUT Day! Today is the only national day of giving for LGBTQ+ organizations and we need you to show up and give to the state-based movement. Give OUT now! I’m going to get right to the point: this year has been brutal.   From the onslaught of anti-trans bills in the states t…

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  Fran Hutchins · [email protected]

June 28, 2022 at 4:56 PM

Creating The Future We Need Together

John, On Friday, we witnessed a direct attack on our fundamental rights and bodily autonomy from the U.S. Supreme Court as they ruled in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, voting to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey.  We know that our work is strongest when we center o…

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  Ian Palmquist · [email protected]

June 23, 2022 at 7:10 PM

Now is the time

John, Did you know that when Equality Federation was founded in 1997 we were an unstaffed network of state leaders who gathered twice a year to learn from each other?   In 2004, facing a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ state constitutional amendments, our state partners decided a larger investment in building …

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  Fran Hutchins · [email protected]

June 15, 2022 at 4:15 PM

25K to celebrate 25 years of Equality Federation

John, Over the past 25 years, Equality Federation has been on the frontlines of the movement for LGBTQ+ advocacy and equality. We have been a part of soaring victories and endured challenging setbacks, including long fights toward progress when it comes to nondiscrimination protections, relationshi…

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  Fran Hutchins · [email protected]

June 7, 2022 at 5:45 PM

Celebrating Pride means...

Happy Pride, John, Every June, there is a surge in LGBTQ+ visibility, celebration, and allyship.   But just imagine: You’re ready for a night on the town, but before the fun even gets started, you’re kicked out of a cab for kissing your girlfriend. Or you’re ready to hit the club, but you’re barred…

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  Joellyn Weingourt · [email protected]

June 2, 2022 at 6:26 PM

Cheers to 25 years!

Dear John, Give OUT Day, the only national day of fundraising for LGBTQ+ organizations, is coming up on June 30, 2022. We need your help to make it successful!  This year is special for the Equality Federation team as we are celebrating our 25th anniversary!  After another brutal legislative sessio…

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  Fran Hutchins · [email protected]

May 18, 2022 at 2:32 PM

Youth Support Today Makes Us Stronger

Hi John,  We know trans athlete bans are the latest tactic by anti-LGBTQ+ opponents to rile up their base. But now, they are planning to use transgender youth as an election issue.   In a TIME article out this week, Terry Schilling, the president of the conservative advocacy group American Princip…

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  Joellyn Wilken Weingourt · [email protected]

May 10, 2022 at 4:47 PM

Protect what you love this Pride Month

Hi John, Pride Month is just around the corner, and as much as it’s a celebration, it’s also a time to prepare for the work ahead as we strive for policy change to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people. As recognition for our accomplishments thus far, I invite you to take a moment to prioritize all t…

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  Ian Palmquist · [email protected]

April 21, 2022 at 4:10 PM

Update! Trans Defense Campaign 🏳️‍⚧️

Hi John,  This year, Equality Federation launched the Trans Defense Campaign to demonstrate the unified power of the state-based movement to defeat anti-trans bills and win public support for transgender people.   Check out what we've accomplished so far and support the Trans Defense Campaign toda…

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  Mike Webb · [email protected]

April 5, 2022 at 6:51 PM

Ending the Epidemic Today and Beyond

Hi John, This week we are participating in AIDSWatch 2022. Each year, AIDSWatch brings together hundreds of people living with HIV and our allies in Washington, D.C., to learn about the latest policy issues, messaging strategies, and advocacy tactics.  At Equality Federation, our HIV Advocacy Prog…

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  Fran Hutchins · [email protected]

March 30, 2022 at 9:28 PM

3 joys and 1 action for TDOV

Tomorrow is a day to celebrate trans joy Hi John,  Tomorrow is Transgender Day of Visibility, an international event dedicated to celebrating the resilience and successes of transgender people.  We know that 2022 has been a challenging year for the transgender community in state legislatures - espec…

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  Fran Hutchins · [email protected]

March 2, 2022 at 5:35 PM

Now Launching: Trans Defense Campaign

Join the movement today Hi John,  In 2022, 91 anti-trans bills have already been introduced in state legislatures - from athlete bans to bathroom bills, from “Don’t Say Gay or Trans” school bills to medical care bans.  These bills predominantly target trans youth and are rooted in disinformation an…

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  Mel King · [email protected]

February 16, 2022 at 2:36 PM

Today we celebrate love, community and you

Hi John,   Valentine’s Day might be over, but we still have a week to celebrate love. Next week is Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week, an event to spread awareness and acceptance of those whose experience of romance is disconnected from normative…

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  Jenn Curtin · [email protected]

February 9, 2022 at 3:32 PM

Your Story Matters: Help Pass the Equality Act

Dear John,   We are closer than we’ve ever been to passing the Equality Act in Congress. We only have one last hurdle before the LGBTQ+ community and our families are protected from discrimination in every aspect of our lives: getting the U.S. S…

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  Mike Webb · [email protected]

February 8, 2022 at 8:17 PM

REMINDER: Centering Blackness in our Work

Dear John,   I want remind you about our town hall tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 11 a.m. - 1p.m. PST /12 p.m - 2 p. m. MST/ 1p.m. - 3 p.m. CST / 2p.m. - 4p.m. EST    As we commemorate National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Equality Federation, Ge…

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  Mike Webb · [email protected]

February 2, 2022 at 10:04 PM

Centering Blackness in our Work

Dear John,   February is a month to honor and celebrate Black brilliance, and it also serves as a potent reminder that we have so much more work to do as a movement. As we commemorate National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Equality Federation, G…

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  Fran Hutchins · [email protected]

February 1, 2022 at 8:39 PM

Our plans for 2022

Dear John,   Well, January just flew on by, didn’t it? Now that we’re getting settled into 2022, I’m thrilled to share with you what Equality Federation is focusing on for the year ahead.    We’ve got some big milestones to celebrate, missions t…

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  Joellyn Wilken Weingourt · [email protected]

January 18, 2022 at 6:05 PM

Get this task off your hands in 2022.

EmailTemplate-Fluid   Dear John, I recently reached out to give you one intention to carry out this new year. In this spirit of setting goals and sticking to them, here is one simple task you can complete in 2022: creating your free estate plan. Having a plan in plac…

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  Joellyn Wilken Weingourt · [email protected]

January 11, 2022 at 5:00 PM

A new resource for you.

EmailTemplate-Fluid I hope this simple tool can help you secure your future and get peace of mind.   Dear John, Happy New Year! I wanted to take the time to look back on 2021 and appreciate you for continuing to fight towards giving LGBTQ+ people the ability to live a…

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  Ian Palmquist · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 6:49 PM

Last chance to give before 2022!

EmailTemplate-Fluid   Dear John, At Equality Federation, we believe we get to choose our future by taking action today. On December 31, 2022, we hope you’re proud of what we accomplished because we started the year together. Can you give right now to help d…

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  Pets of the Federation · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 2:33 PM

*Pets for Equality!*

EmailTemplate-Fluid   Dear John, We can’t think of a better way to ring in the New Year than by sharing photos of our favorite family members and co-workers! We couldn’t imagine life without them. From everyone here at Equality Federation (both human and fur) we…

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  Fran Hutchins · [email protected]

December 30, 2021 at 3:19 PM

A quick note

EmailTemplate-Fluid   Hi John, Before we end the year, I wanted to send you a quick note to say thanks for being a supporter of Equality Federation in 2021. We couldn’t do it without you. Check out my video message below. With gratitude, Fran Hutchins Executive Direct…

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  Fran Hutchins · [email protected]

December 27, 2021 at 4:07 PM

Join us in 2022.

EmailTemplate-Fluid We are so thankful and inspired by the work of state partners and advocates.   Dear John, It’s wild to think that just a year ago, I was getting ready to start my new job as executive director of Equality Federation. Oh what a year it was. 2021 sta…

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  Equality Federation Team · [email protected]

December 23, 2021 at 1:03 PM

In the places we call home.

EmailTemplate-Fluid Dear John, From all of us at Equality Federation, we wish you and yours a happy holiday season. However you spend the rest of December heading into the New Year, we hope you find some ease and take a moment to celebrate our community and our vict…

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  Ian Palmquist · [email protected]

December 20, 2021 at 6:55 PM

5 LGBTQ+ Milestones in 2021

EmailTemplate-Fluid   Dear John, 2021 wasn’t quite what we expected it to be, was it? We’re still in a worldwide pandemic. Our nation is still divided over the results of a presidential election. The LGBTQ+ community is still reeling from an incredibly tough legislat…

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  Vashti Selix · [email protected]

December 15, 2021 at 4:40 PM

Help build power in 2022

EmailTemplate-Fluid   Dear John, You know that the heart of Equality Federation’s work has always been building strong, adaptive leaders. We believe that strong leaders create effective organizations, and effective organizations create a thriving movement for LGBTQ+ …

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  Mel King · [email protected]

December 8, 2021 at 5:52 PM

Why we do this work.

EmailTemplate-Fluid We believe in what we do.   Dear John, This year, our staff has grown to 13. It’s the biggest team we’ve had to date, full of talented people from all over the country. As another tough year winds down, we asked the team: Why do you do this wo…

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  Mike Webb · [email protected]

December 1, 2021 at 5:23 PM

Today is World AIDS Day

EmailTemplate-Fluid Our HIV Advocacy Program is expanding.   Dear John, Today is World AIDS Day. A day when we join with people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate our fallen warriors who hav…

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  Joellyn Wilken Weingourt · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 11:04 PM

We’re almost there!

EmailTemplate-Fluid Equality Federation is about to reach our goal.   Dear John, We’re 21% away from reaching our Giving Tuesday goal! It’s not too late to donate and show your commitment to LGBTQ+ equality. We are so grateful for everything you do. Thank you! Joellyn …

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  Fran Hutchins · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 6:04 PM

A hopeful 2022.

EmailTemplate-Fluid Equality Federation is planning for big things   Dear John, What. A. Year. With everything our world, our country, and our LGBTQ+ community have endured in 2021, I want to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you for all the ways you supported us dur…

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  Equality Federation · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 2:05 PM

Give today for LGBTQ+ equality!

EmailTemplate-Fluid Dear John, Today is Giving Tuesday and we want to say thank you. For years, you’ve been working with our state partners to fight back attempts to chip away at our rights. Let’s keep the momentum going. Donate $22 so we can keep advancing equality in…

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  Equality Federation · [email protected]

November 29, 2021 at 6:06 PM

Tomorrow is the day.

EmailTemplate-Fluid GIVE TODAY     With gratitude, Equality Federation Team Equality Federation818 SW 3rd Ave.141Portland, OR 97204-2405United States If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, plea…

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  Fran Hutchins · [email protected]

November 24, 2021 at 4:51 PM

You make our work possible.

EmailTemplate-Fluid   Hi John, As we enter the holiday season and begin to reflect on the past year, I wanted to send a quick note to say thanks. Check out my video message below. Thank you for being a part of the Equality Federation family. With gratitude, Fran Hutch…

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  Joellyn Wilken Weingourt · [email protected]

November 23, 2021 at 6:59 PM

Cannabis and the LGBTQ+ movement - register today!

EmailTemplate-Fluid Dear John, Please join Equality Federation & Weedmaps as we take a deep dive into the history and connections between the Cannabis and LGBTQ+ movements. December 1, 2021 World AIDS Day Register Here *The event is free but registration is require…

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  Vashti Selix · [email protected]

November 17, 2021 at 7:27 PM

We are strong because of you, John.

EmailTemplate-Fluid   Hi John, Thank you for your support of Equality Federation and the state-based movement for LGBTQ+ equality. This year your friendship has helped us achieve so much and with you by our side, we will continue to achieve so much more. In 2021, due in…

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  Vivian Topping · [email protected]

November 16, 2021 at 8:34 PM

Transgender Awareness Week

EmailTemplate-Fluid The numbers are on our side   Hi John, This week is Transgender Awareness week, culminating on Saturday, November 20th with Transgender Day of Remembrance. 2021 has not been an easy year. We have seen unprecedented attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, esp…

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  Equality Federation · [email protected]

November 11, 2021 at 7:57 PM

Who are we?

EmailTemplate-Fluid It’s time we got acquainted, John.   Hi John, Have we officially met? You somehow ended up on this email list, probably from a friend or a job or something LGBTQ+-related, but do you really know who Equality Federation is? Well, we think it’s time we …

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  Skye Maresca · [email protected]

November 4, 2021 at 6:13 PM

Do you have 3 minutes?

EmailTemplate-Fluid Help us honor you and our community by updating your information.   Dear John, November is Transgender Awareness Month, and we at Equality Federation are committed to protecting, bringing awareness to, and celebrating the trans community. P…

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  Jenn Curtin · [email protected]

October 11, 2021 at 7:53 PM

Happy National Coming Out Day

EmailTemplate-Fluid   Dear John, This National Coming Out Day, we continue to advocate for nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ Americans across the country. It’s never been more important to help our communities feel safe and heard — and right now, you can help: As …

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  Fran Hutchins · [email protected]

October 6, 2021 at 7:59 PM

Making a commitment

EmailTemplate-Fluid   Dear John, Over the past year, Equality Federation has supported our state partners as they’ve fended off hundreds of attacks against the LGBTQ+ community—particularly transgender youth—across the country. Many of our partners are still actively fi…

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  Fran Hutchins · [email protected]

August 19, 2021 at 4:43 PM

What makes us resilient?

EmailTemplate-Fluid Check out my thoughts on exactly what makes us resilient by watching this video.   Dear John, Earlier this month we held our 24th annual Leadership Conference bringing together state and national partners to strategize, learn, and connect with collea…

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  Fran Hutchins · [email protected]

July 21, 2021 at 7:19 PM

24 years of resilience

EmailTemplate-Fluid Dear John, Equality Federation was created more than 20 years ago with the mission to connect LGBTQ leaders from across the country. At the time, there was no space for LGBTQ state leaders to learn from their peers, share resources, and work togethe…

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  Fran Hutchins · [email protected]

July 1, 2021 at 9:10 PM

Thank you

EmailTemplate-Fluid Dear John, Yesterday was an amazing day for LGBTQ organizations across the country. Give OUT Day was an unparalleled success and we are so grateful to you for being a huge part of it. Thanks to your support, we were able to raise over $11,500! This …

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  Mel King · [email protected]

June 30, 2021 at 10:59 PM

Last chance!

EmailTemplate-Fluid The day is coming to an end... Dear John, Give OUT Day started as a grassroots campaign in 2013 to increase the number of individual donors to LGBTQ organizations. That mission matters more in 2021 than ever before. The more we each choose to stake a…

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  Joellyn Wilken Weingourt · [email protected]

June 30, 2021 at 4:04 PM

Gentle reminder.

EmailTemplate-Fluid We’re halfway through Give OUT Day! Dear John, We’re halfway through Give OUT Day, the only national day of giving for the LGBTQ community! Have you made your gift yet? Give OUT Now! While this reminder may be gentle, our ask is strong. We ne…

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  Fran Hutchins · [email protected]

June 30, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Give LOUD. Give PROUD. Give OUT.

EmailTemplate-Fluid Help make today our loudest and proudest Give OUT Day yet. Dear John, Happy Give OUT Day! Today is the only national day of giving for LGBTQ organizations and we need you to show up and give OUT. Help make today our loudest and proudest Give OUT Day …

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  Joellyn Wilken Weingourt · [email protected]

June 28, 2021 at 4:47 PM

Build LGBTQ power in your state.

EmailTemplate-Fluid We are so proud of our work to build power in our network of LGBTQ advocacy organizations. Dear John, Give OUT Day, the only national day of LGBTQ giving is just a few days away on June 30! Here at Equality Federation, we are so proud of our work to …

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